THE impact of COVID-19 on people’s daily needs has been unpredictable and the figures are hard to interpret considering the absence and reduction of face to face assistance provided. According to the North East Regional Director of St Vincent…
MAN’S best friend has a new place to play in Raymond Terrace with the opening of a new fenced off lead dog area in Boomerang Park. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says it’s a fantastic new addition to the…
HAVE you considered donating blood this year? Coffs Harbour Blood Donor Centre needs one hundred donors urgently to be able to meet the expected demand over the holiday period. An especially critical time to give blood is between Christmas…
FUNDING grants for the Jetty Theatre Project, Brelsford Park Masterplan Project, and Woolgoolga and Sawtell Swimming Pools Redevelopment are being sought by Coffs Harbour City Council. The grants are being sought from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, which…
NELSON Bay Croquet Club members Pamela Barnwell and Derek Bull contested the NSW Golf Croquet Open Doubles tournament played on 26 and 27 November 2020 at the Croquet NSW Headquarters courts at Tempe in Sydney. Pam and Derek qualified…
THE ten person judging panel has just released the results of their deliberations in the 2020 Port Stephens Literature Awards. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
PORT Stephens Council is conducting a review of where dogs can be allowed off the leash in and around Anna Bay, Boat Harbour and Fishermans Bay. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
FINGAL Bay Surf Life Saving Club has some Nippers that have recently stepped up into leadership roles. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email…
FOR the 32nd year, Newcastle Permanent is joining with The Salvation Army to collect presents for kids and teenagers, with the goal of making this Christmas enjoyable for a record number of families in need of a helping hand…
THE continued closure of the MidCoast district swimming pools continues to cause significant local frustration as the weather warms up, particularly with reports of unauthorised swimming occurring while the pools are seemingly locked down. Advertise with News of The…